Seaton East Devon Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Seaton (East Devon) continues to demonstrate a crime rate significantly lower than the UK average, with a February 2024 figure of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—67.6% below the national average of 7.1 per 1,000. This built-up area, part of East Devon, has maintained a consistently low crime profile, reflecting its character as a relatively small, possibly commuter-oriented or semi-rural community. The most prevalent crime types in February were violence and sexual offences (38.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, where reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring lulls may contribute to a lower incidence of property crimes and higher visibility of interpersonal disputes. The area’s violent crime rate is 64% below the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by Seaton’s lower population density and potential proximity to coastal or tourist areas, which often have lower violent crime rates compared to urban centres. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, remains 52% below the national average, suggesting a community that may be more cohesive or have effective local governance structures. The absence of significant property crime—only 3 incidents in total—further reinforces the area’s safety profile, though this may also reflect limited opportunities for such crimes in a smaller, less commercially active environment. These patterns are consistent with other months in Seaton, where crime rates have historically remained well below the UK average, indicating a stable and resilient local crime picture.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories increasing by 100% compared to January: other crime, other theft, and public order offences. This surge in non-violent, low-level crimes contrasts with a 30% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 10 to 7 incidents. The category of violence and sexual offences remains 64% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour is 52% below the national rate of 1.1 per 1,000. One resident might find the 100% increase in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a possible uptick in community tensions or minor disturbances. Meanwhile, the possession of weapons category is the only type in Seaton that exceeds the UK average by 43%. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime, influenced by seasonal factors and community-specific dynamics.

Seaton (East Devon) recorded a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, a 5.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, places the area’s overall safety profile in stark contrast to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, where Seaton remains 67.6% below. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per day in February, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 in 427 residents. Given Seaton’s population of 7,687, this suggests a relatively low level of personal risk, though the increase from January may warrant local attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Seaton’s crime rate is not only lower than the national average but also consistently so, with violent crime rates 64% below the UK average and anti-social behaviour 52% below. This underscores the area’s unique position as a built-up area with a distinct social fabric that may contribute to its lower crime profile compared to more densely populated or economically diverse regions.